Senior Mfg & Controls Engineer: Automation & Projects

Clarios; Missouri; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company matching

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Clarios is seeking a Sr. Manufacturing & Controls Engineer in Saint Joseph, MO. You will ensure production equipment operates safely, reliably, and efficiently, managing projects with design deliverables and SME development for assembly equipment.

You will implement process changes, develop work instructions, PFMEA, and collaborate across Maintenance, Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Safety teams. The role requires a hands-on engineer with PLC, robotics, and functional safety knowledge.

Qualifications

• HANDS-ON manufacturing engineer with strong controls and automation experience.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex production equipment and lead technical projects.
• Experience with PLCs, robotics, and automation upgrades.

Responsibilities

• Ensure production equipment operates safely, reliably, and efficiently.
• Lead and support manufacturing projects with system design deliverables.
• Develop and update work instructions, process flow charts, and PFMEA.
• Provide PLC programming and electrical control updates for upgrades.
• Coordinate with Safety, Environmental, Quality, and Engineering teams.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical controls

Robotic programming

Mechanical modifications

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics/Controls/Manufacturing)

Tools

RSLogix/Studio 5000

FANUC

ABB

HMIs

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Vision systems

Minitab

Job description

Clarios is seeking a Sr. Manufacturing & Controls Engineer in Saint Joseph, MO. You will ensure production equipment operates safely, reliably, and efficiently, managing projects with design deliverables and SME development for assembly equipment.

You will implement process changes, develop work instructions, PFMEA, and collaborate across Maintenance, Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Safety teams. The role requires a hands-on engineer with PLC, robotics, and functional safety knowledge.